‘The nine-foot CFX is a full size concert grand piano characterized by a powerful bass, a wide palette of tonal colours, and the ability to create the subtlest musical expression. The sound is rich yet clear in all registers, and can be heard over the sound of a symphony orchestra, even in very large concert halls. The CFX is Yamaha’s flagship model, and it marks a new milestone in the history of fine piano manufacturing.’

“this man’s heart has gone into each and every tune, creating an album of rich, warm and thoughtful music.” (Adam Baruch – The Soundtrack Of My Life) ” This really is quite beautiful, music to lose yourself in completely, the classical training very apparent, enabling the pianist a base of knowing, authoritative technique on which to add his virtuosic improvisations” (Mike Gates)

“His glowing technical ability is matured to the point that one senses he doesn’t need to think… he just performs, allowing him to produce music that sounds as if it’s being played by a pianist well beyond his years.” (UK VIBE) http://www.tomaszbura.com – Doors open: 6pm, Music: 8-11pm – £10/£8 advance

Rhinegold LIVE – National Opera Studio

On 17th March 2016, the National Opera Studio will be taking to the Rhinegold LIVE stage. The recital will explore a programme spanning Baroque to Broadway, from Verdi and Handel to Gershwin and Rodgers, demonstrating the breadth of the Studio’s work.

Special guest Nicky Spence, established tenor and National Opera Studio alumnus, will introduce the evening.

Concerts are free to attend and include a free glass of wine beforehand. Artists perform in-the-round, offering an extraordinarily up-close and personal experience for both artists and audience members.

The Rhinegold LIVE concert series is partnered by Markson Pianos through the provision of our Bosendorfer 280 Vienna concert grand.

Ronald Stein – sketches from the concert series

There is a Gentleman who goes by the name of Ronald Stein, who over the past few years has been attending the Markson Pianos concert seriesto sketch some of our artists.

With a life long passion for music and art, Ronald has captured numerous musicians over the years such as Arturo Pizarro, Piatigorsky, Segovia, Barry Wordsworth, Lang Lang, the BBC Concert Philharmoinic & Symphony Orchestras, the LSO, the Oxford Philomusica & Philharmonia Orchestras, as well as many worldwide Orchestras, Quartets, choirs, and instrumentalists. Also completely neglected Piano & Harpsichord Tuners, etc., etc.’

Born in London’s Soho, Ronald started drawing at the age of three outside his parents shop.

Subsequently, he attended St. Martins School of Art, and while a student there, aged 18, he and other ecstatic students poured out onto nearby Trafalgar Square to listen to Winston Churchill give the famous VE day speech.